Downstate, John Becker, a member of the Clermont County and state Republican central committees, said that unless a viable alternative emerges -- he mentioned former Sen. Fred Thompson of Tennessee -- evangelical Christians might sit out the 2008 presidential election.
"I personally will vote for the most conservative candidate, and I will support Giuliani if it's between him and -- pick any Democrat," Becker said. "But there are large numbers of people who are friends of mine who will just not be motivated to vote. They'll stay home and hurt the Republican cause."
State Rep. Kevin DeWine of Fairborn, deputy chairman of the Ohio Republican Party, called evangelical Christians a loyal and "potent voting bloc" for the GOP and said he hoped they would not reject Giuliani or the others on the basis of one or two issues.
"At the end of the day, a Rudy Giuliani or a John McCain is better-suited to lead this country than Hillary Clinton," DeWine said.
Past Events
June 6, 2007
About 30 people attended the Anderson Twp Republican Club
(Hamilton County) meeting.
The special guest speaker was Mark Piepmeier, Co-Chief
Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor.
Mr. Piepmeier gave a fascinating description of the Amy Baker and Liz and David
Carroll case involving Marcus Feisel.
State
Representative, Tom Brinkman, gave an update regarding the state budget.
He also discussed eminent domain, the cable TV bill, and a sexual predator
living near Kellogg Park.
Trustee, Al
Peter, also discussed the new bike trail and upcoming township events.
Hamilton County
Chief Deputy Sheriff, Sean Donovan, discussed the need for a new jail.
Things got exciting when Commissioner, Pat
DeWine, discussed his opposition to a new sales tax for the jail.
The voice of reason prevailed when Club
President and Trustee, Russ Jackson, stated that the true argument had to do
with who decides.
I personally agree with Pat DeWine that Hamilton County needs a new jail and
that the VOTERS should make the final decision.
May 16, 2007
Bill Todd addressed the Clermont County Central Committee
regarding the proposed school tax amendment.
Chairman Rudd announced that Phil Heimlich intends to run against Jean Schmidt
for Congress.
And Curt Hartman intends to run against Tony Brock for Municipal Judge.
It was also a pleasure to see ORP Field Representative, Adam Kuhn.
May 10, 2007
Bill Jenny, a long-time member of the Clermont County Central Committee from
Union Twp., was buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery
in Withamsville.
Future Events
June 18, 2007
Fundraiser for Judge Anthony Brock at Eastgate Receptions from 5:00 pm to 8:00
pm for $100
June 18, 2007
Fundraiser picnic for Danny Bubp at the Meranda-Nixon Winery on
Laycock Road from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm for $50
June 25, 2007
Loveland Republican Club Meeting at 7:30 pm
June 26, 2007
Family First PAC Fundraiser at the
home of Greg Hartmann. Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Suggested Donation Levels: Bronze
$50 per person….Silver $100 per person….Gold $250 per person. RSVP to Lori
at life1@go-concepts.com or
513-932-3554 for directions to the event.
June 28, 2007
Mary Walker fundraiser
July 7 - July 14
Lawrence County Fair
July 15 - July 21
Adams County Fair
July 22 - July 28
Clermont County Fair
August 6 - August 11
Scioto County Fair
August 18, 2007
Brown County Picnic at the Lake Waynoka Little Turtle picnic area
Social at 5:00 pm and Dinner at 6:00 pm for $5.
12 and under is free.
August 24 - 26
Midwest Republican Leadership
Conference in Indianapolis
September 5, 2007
Anderson Twp Republican Club
(Hamilton County) meeting
September 8, 2007
Southern Ohio GOP Chairman's Association meeting
September 8, 2007
Scioto County Fall Rally
September 8, 2007
Campaign School, hosted by Family First
PAC and taught by GOPAC, the
organization founded by Newt Gingrich. All serious conservative candidates and
grassroots activists need to attend this excellent one-day seminar.
September 13, 2007
Family First PAC Annual Fundraising
Dinner. Speaker Phill Kline, former Kansas Attorney General who brought charges
against late-term abortionist George Tiller. Read about pro-life hero Phill
Kline at www.ChargeTiller.com.
September 14, 2007
ORP state dinner in Columbus
September 15, 2007
ORP Statewide leadership summit in Columbus
September 19, 2007
Clermont County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 in Batavia
September 24 - September 29
Brown County Fair
September 28, 2007
GOP State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 am
October 4, 2007
Wayne Twp candidate's night
November 6, 2007
Election Day
November 30, 2007
GOP State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 am
February 1, 2008
Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner
March 4, 2008
Primary Election Day